ChamSys MagicQ Training: Burbank, CA: November 2026: Level 1 (2 day course)

Level 1 training over 2 days. Consoles for use while training, lunch, and swag are included in the price.

Level 1 training over 2 days. All course materials, consoles, and equipment during training are included in the price.

Note:

The event runs from 10 AM to 5 PM on both days. Lunch is included in the price and provided both days.

Consoles are shared, two people per console.

Topics -

We may not cover all topics. We aim to cover as many topics as possible.

1. MagicQ Buttons, Windows, and Layouts

2. Getting Started with MagicQ

• Setting up DMX outputs
• Patching

3. Editing

• Include & Update
• Record Merge Current Cue
• Record Merge Multiple Cues

4. Using Dimmers

• Patching Dimmers and Fixtures
• Setting Channel Levels in the Programmer
• Selecting Heads

5. Head Control & Palettes

• Defaults & Locate
• Recording Palettes

6. Playback Options

• Cue Stack Options
• Add / Swap
• Default Playbacks
• Blind Mode & Clear

7. Group Masters

8. Theatre Programming

• Move When Dark
• Mark Cues

9. Time-code & Scheduled Events

10. File Management

• Merging Shows
• File Manager

11. Execute Window

12. Pixel Mapping

13. Macros and Automation

14. Networking and Artnet, multi-console and tracking backups. Introduction only.